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amenity
Definition:
(nou) pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈmiːnəti
Examples:
The amenity provides conveniences.
They often resort to the conveniences provided by the amenity.
The local amenity is the sea.
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Common mistakes of amenity pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-MEN-ity" instead of the correct "a-MEN-i-ty" (ˌæˈmɛnɪti). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Mispronouncing the first syllable: Many mistakenly pronounce "amenity" starting with "uh" instead of "a". This leads to "uh-MEN-ity" instead of "a-MEN-i-ty" (ˌæˈmɛnɪti). Tip: Focus on the "a" sound as in "cat".
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some speakers stress the last syllable too heavily, saying "amenity" as "amen-i-TEE". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "a-MEN-i-ty" (ˌæˈmɛnɪti). Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Dropping the vowel sound: A common mistake is to drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, resulting in "a-MEN-ty". The correct pronunciation includes the vowel: "a-MEN-i-ty" (ˌæˈmɛnɪti). Tip: Make sure to pronounce every vowel clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "amenity" with "amenity" (ˈæməˌnɪti), which has a different meaning. This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Pay attention to the context and the specific sounds in each word.